Accounting Specialist

Description The Accounting Specialist supports day-to-day accounting operations with a primary focus on payroll administration, reconciliations, tax payments, banking transactions, reporting support, and accounts payable activities. This role works closely with US- and global-based Finance colleagues, and collaborates with Human Resources, Administration, payroll providers, and other internal stakeholders to help ensure payroll accuracy, maintain well-organized records, resolve discrepancies, and support timely execution of key financial processes. The position also contributes to audit readiness, collections support, and process improvement efforts by communicating effectively across teams and helping keep critical accounting and payroll workflows running smoothly. This is a hybrid position with a minimum in-office requirement of 2 days per week. Essential Functions Process payroll inputs, review payroll data, and complete follow-up activities. Reconcile payroll tax reports and payments to payroll records and support related compliance activities. Coordinate with stakeholders to establish and close payroll tax accounts and communicate required updates. Set up and monitor state employee and employer tax requirements for new hires. Prepare monthly wire transfers. Process, submit, and reconcile monthly, quarterly, and annual state corporate tax payments. Export and communicate payroll journal entries and required reports from the payroll provider and respond to inquiries. Research and troubleshoot payroll discrepancies, including identifying and resolving issues related to system configuration. Download and reconcile benefits invoices and ensure 401(k) and HSA contributions are remitted accurately and on time. Support internal or external audits. Collaborate with the global Finance team members to support weekly check runs and monitor the positive pay system and ACH fraud filter. Issue immediate-need checks and set up wire and ACH payments for CFO approval. Administer employee and corporate credit card programs, including card issuance, usage monitoring, limit tracking, timely payment follow-up, and related reconciliations. Administer company gift card programs and complete related reconciliations. Monitor special-use credit cards, ensure balances remain within limits, set travel alerts, and provide activity files to Accounts Payable. Serve as a backup travel administrator and provide support with travel-related coordination as needed. Provide support with light administrative duties as needed to support day-to-day operations. Partner with Sales to address outstanding receivables and provide status updates on collections activity. Distribute and process daily mail. Monitor, replenish, process, and reconcile petty cash. Adopt Elixir’s mission and culture: At Elixir, we’re about more than technology. We’re about people. Our goal is to revolutionize how brands connect with customers on a human level. Elixir is a customer-first, people-centric, trans-continental team with heart. Being multicultural is part of our DNA. It’s something we’re proud of. It brings different points of view and multiple advantages to every innovation we bring to life. Competencies Ability to handle sensitive payroll, banking, employee, and financial information with a high degree of confidentiality, sound judgment, and professionalism. Ability to produce accurate work, follow established processes, and consistently meet deadlines across payroll, reconciliations, reporting, and related accounting tasks. Ability to identify issues, investigate root causes, and follow through on resolving discrepancies in payroll, financial records, and system-related processes. Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with Finance, Human Resources, Administration, payroll providers, and other internal stakeholders. Ability to stay organized, maintain accurate records, and support audit readiness, compliance activities, and process consistency. Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond effectively to changing business needs, and provide dependable support across accounting and administrative responsibilities. Ability to build effective working relationships and contribute positively to a collaborative, service-oriented team environment. Requirements Required education and experience High school diploma or equivalent required. 2-4 years of experience in accounting, payroll, bookkeeping, accounts payable, or related finance operations. Experience supporting payroll processes, reconciliations, financial recordkeeping, and other recurring operational accounting activities. Experience working with Paylocity or other third-party payroll provider and supporting payroll reporting, reconciliations, or payroll tax activities. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with spreadsheets, organize data, and support reporting needs. Comfort using accounting, payroll, banking, or related business systems and learning new systems and processes as needed. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential employee, payroll, and financial information with discretion and professionalism. Preferred education and experience Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Coursework, certification, or formal training in accounting principles, bookkeeping, payroll administration, or related financial operations. Experience using accounting, payroll, expense management, or banking platforms in a fast-paced business environment. Work environment The work is performed in a hybrid environment, with a minimum in-office requirement of 2 days per week. Work may be performed in Elixir’s office or from home, and the office setting may be distracting at times with others conversing. Physical demands This position requires hours of computer screen time, hearing, speaking, and sitting or standing at a desk. Expected hours of work Generally, regular business hours plus some evening hours for global conference calls. Additional hours on weekends or holidays may be required on a seasonal basis to meet business needs. EEO Statement Elixir Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.